ADHD in higher education institutions in Ireland- services, supports and student needs
It is estimated that up to 40,000 students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study is to determine the existing ADHD services and supports in HEIs in Ireland and to identify the current assessment pathways and nee...
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| description | It is estimated that up to 40,000 students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study is to determine the existing ADHD services and supports in HEIs in Ireland and to identify the current assessment pathways and needs of ADHD students. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, all HEIs in Ireland with a disability and student health service completed a survey describing their existing services and supports in place for students with ADHD. In the second phase, 641 students with ADHD provided quantitative and qualitative data to describe their assessment pathways and needs. The study found a diverse student population across age, gender, and ethnicity. While some HEIs offer comprehensive ADHD support, others lack ADHD-specific services. Unmet needs include limited assessment pathways, a lack of tailored supports, and limited support from academic staff. The results suggest that a specific ADHD service tailored to support students with ADHD in HEIs is required along with the provision of ADHD training for academic staff. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7074852a3dc46b19e6ee1062ddce2ab2025-08-20T03:09:17ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2025-12-0112110.1080/2331186X.2025.2491865ADHD in higher education institutions in Ireland- services, supports and student needsChristine Boyd0Margo Wrigley1Ken Kilbride2Aisling Mulligan3Jessica Bramham4School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandHealth Service Executive, Dublin, IrelandADHD Ireland, Dublin, IrelandDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSchool of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandIt is estimated that up to 40,000 students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study is to determine the existing ADHD services and supports in HEIs in Ireland and to identify the current assessment pathways and needs of ADHD students. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, all HEIs in Ireland with a disability and student health service completed a survey describing their existing services and supports in place for students with ADHD. In the second phase, 641 students with ADHD provided quantitative and qualitative data to describe their assessment pathways and needs. The study found a diverse student population across age, gender, and ethnicity. While some HEIs offer comprehensive ADHD support, others lack ADHD-specific services. Unmet needs include limited assessment pathways, a lack of tailored supports, and limited support from academic staff. The results suggest that a specific ADHD service tailored to support students with ADHD in HEIs is required along with the provision of ADHD training for academic staff.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2491865Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderADHDhigher educationuniversity studentsacademic functioningPsychiatry & Clinical Psychology - Adult |
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| topic | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD higher education university students academic functioning Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology - Adult |
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